Search This Blog

Clip of the Week : Matt Berger's Pro Part

Skip back 4 months ago. Thrasher started putting out their annual "King of the Road" episodes with 3 teams that left everyone thinking.... eh. KOTR is normally reserved for the grimiest, heshiest, dirt baggiest of the skate industry. This year instead they asked element, flip, and birdhouse whose team's were a who's who of street league finalists (apologies to birdhouse, they don't fully apply to this stereotype). After a few episodes, however, I found myself getting stoked on dudes that I always thought were too robotic and mechanical. I was won over by nearly all of them, except Nyjah, and the Flip team didn't only convince me that Louie, Curren, and Alec were way radder than I previously thought, they also introduced us to Matt Berger. After the 3rd episode I found myself looking the dude up after seeing a few random clips during the KOTR webisodes. By the time it was done, Matt Berger ended up being one of my absolute favorite dudes that was on the come up. I again apologize for my ignorance, I am sure those in the know were well aware of Matt and his absurdly tech skills that somehow comes across as raw but to me this was his coming out. After all of that its no wonder the dudes at Flip decided to make him pro and that his pro part was mind numbing.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

Company : Real
Skater : Anyone stoked on The Shack and the local skate scene we are working to build
Width : 8.06, 8.25, 8.5
Construction : Classic Real Renewal wood direct from Deluxe Distribution. The Shack was lucky enough to be able to collaborate and have a special limited run of boards. We picked sizes and color and Real even impressed a close up map of the Manahawkin area behind the script. Once these sell out we won't be able to get them again so if your a fan of The Shack or Real or both come in before the holiday weekend. Now since you took the time to read through my shameless sales pitch for decks enjoy this new Real promo video.

company:Lakaiskater:Guy Marianocolor-way: black/white suedeweight: 12.3 ounces (for a size 9)construction: The new Guy features Lakai's classic XLK outsole with color pods
in the heel and forefoot for enhanced traction and durability. Branding has
been pushed to the heel of the upper to create a minimalist feel in the quarter
panel area, which is detailed with subtle reflective perf highlights. The
longer, seamless open toe cap makes the shoe more durable against wear in that
area. Look closer though, and you'll see a stitch detail outline which creates a
unique toe cap feel when viewed from above. A great shoe for avid skateboarding
use. price: $70LAKAI: VENICE TO VENICE WITH GUY MARIANO from LAKAI LIMITED FOOTWEAR on Vimeo.

Company : eS
Skater : Team Shoe (but lets call it the Tom Asta/Kelly Hart Shoe)
Weight : 11 oz.
Construction : New STI Everstitch technology has been added to the already highly demanded Accel Slim. This new skateable knit technology is extremely light, breathable, and long lasting. This shoe is animal friendly for all our vegan friends out there. The toe piece is coated with STI Thermothane to increase durability and provide the perfect flick. Note of caution, however, eS does explain that though the everstitch material is very durable its far from invincible. A full suede with a hard toe cap is obviously going to hold up better but this will be comparable at a fraction of the weight and be way more flexible and breathable. We are still personally waiting for feedback on this or the eS Swift which is also offered in the everstitch but its awesome to see eS doing what it does best which is always pushing the envelope when it comes to skate shoe design and tech. Now watch Tom Asta put…